Michael is a system-level strategist committed to transforming public education, especially for the most marginalized student populations. In his first job after college, Michael co-directed the opening of 25 after-school programs in four public school districts. This evolved into a number of administrative roles designing and leading large-scale, K-12 initiatives including a statewide mentoring program with 16 school districts. In addition to these leadership experiences, Michael has worked as a consultant and coach for executive teams, specializing in organizational learning and continuous improvement. Michael also has the unique experience of serving as a consultant to consultants, particularly for agencies seeking to build the leadership capacity of their clients. Moreover, he has worked with both rural and urban school districts and organizations around the world via his own independent consulting practice, the Public Education Leadership Project, and Harvard’s Programs in Professional Education.